Peter Wood's Podcast of the Impossible

Fresh off his appearance on the season premiere of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, David Schwartz chats with Peter Wood about the crazy, winding path that finally got him onto national television.Follow @DavidSchwartzMagic on Instagram, and check out http://DavidSchwartzMagic.com for David's events in the NYC area!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Returning to the podcast is Caroline Gayle, who chats with Peter about all things spooky! They talk about Salem, Massachusetts, ghost tours, Disney's Haunted Mansion, and what it's like to be an athesist tarot card reader.Be sure to follow @GingerMagicGirl on Instagram, and visit http://GingerMagicGirl.com for everything else Caroline!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

David French is back! He chats with Peter about working for family audiences, and marketing in a restaurant environment.To see David perform live around the Maryland area, search for David French on Facebook.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Caroline Gayle joins Peter to chat about being inspired by "Play Dead," moving to Los Angeles, and presenting a spirit cabinet routine on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.Be sure to follow @GingerMagicGirl on Instagram, and visit http://GingerMagicGirl.com for everything else Caroline!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

David French joins Peter in the Parlor of the Impossible to talk about how he got into magic, and why he chose to specialize in performing for restaurant patrons.To see David perform live around the Maryland area, search for David French on Facebook.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Magic and wrestling! Peter and Magic Mike Madness talk about getting into wrestling, how Mike developed his magician persona, and the similarities between these two passions.Follow @IAmMagicMike on Instagram and subscribe to @MagicMikeMadness on Youtube!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Magic Mike Madness sat down with Peter to chat about learning magic from books (from Baltimore legend Denny Haney!), why he loves performing street magic, and making the decision to go pro.Follow @IAmMagicMike on Instagram and subscribe to @MagicMikeMadness on Youtube!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

It's been six months since Peter announced his "Museum of the Impossible" project, so what's the deal?  In this solo Q&A episode, Peter answers the most common questions he's received, and shares a progress report on making this dream a reality!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Peter and Timothy fanboy about Derren Brown and Teller, then discuss what to wear as a magician, and how Timothy approaches Instagram.Speaking of, be sure to follow Timothy on social media via @TimothyLovesMagicTo support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Steve and Peter chat about his book "Finding Your Lightbulb," all about becoming a one-of-a-kind specialist in your field, as well as "Steve Trash Science" on PBS, and how Steve approaches social media.Be a part of Steve's world by visiting SteveTrash.com and following @SteveTrash on social media!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

How to walk out on stage, Timothy and Peter chat about their magic club experiences, and discussing the advantages of books in magic.Don't forget to follow Timothy on social media via @TimothyLovesMagicTo support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Rocking eco-entertainer Steve Trash shares how he discovered magic, some fantastic advice he received from Marvyn "Mr. Electric" Roy, and how Steve chose his path as a performer.Be a part of Steve's world by visiting http://SteveTrash.com and following @SteveTrash on social media!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Timothy and Peter talk about mentorship in magic, including how to avoid being a carbon copy of your mentor, and finding your path in show business.Don't forget to follow Timothy on social media via @TimothyLovesMagicTo support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Eric and Peter discuss Disney theme parks, what Eric learns from shows in New York that impact his mentalism show, and what it's like to be a walk-around mind reader.Follow Eric at @EDittelman on social media, and visit http://EricDittelman.com for everything else Dittelman!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Peter's got a spy on the inside!  Charlie Ross is a magician, comedian, AND works with the "Museum of Illusion" in Washington, DC.  He chats with Peter all about it, as well as his experience doing virtual shows, and how Charlie's stand up comedy makes his magic better.Visit Charlie's website at http://CharlieRossMagic.com and follow @CharlieRossMagic on social media!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Timothy shares how his magic evolved from entertaining his sister to the general public - including a disastrous attempt to impress someone - and the best way to ask a question of a person you look up to.Don't forget to follow Timothy on social media via @TimothyLovesMagicTo support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Star of stage and screen Eric Dittelman is headed to Maryland later this week, so he sat down with Peter to talk about America's Got Talent, doing his signature blindfold routine at open mic nights, and the importance of making mentalism visual.Follow Eric at @EDittelman on social media, and visit http://EricDittelman.com for booking info and everything else Dittelman!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

The incredible Lindsey Noel returns to the podcast to discuss the monthly show she produces, "Magic Above Standard," as well as bubble troubles on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and some insightful style tips for magicians!(Behind the scenes: we had some tech glitches that could have disrupted the audio, so we recorded extra content just in case.  The good news is that everything came through fine, so this became a deluxe "Extended Play" episode!)For everything Lindsey Noel, visit http://LindseyNoelMagic.com and follow her on social media: @LindseyNoelMagic on Instagram and TikTok and @LindseyNoel_ on Twitter.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Magician and comedian Charlie Ross talks about creating the "Classified Comedy" pop-up show, bringing diversity into shows, and what it's like to host an open mic night.Visit Charlie's website at http://CharlieRossMagic.com and follow @CharlieRossMagic on social media!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Lindsey Noel got into the magic world through a very different path than most!  She talks to Peter about John Waters burlesque shows, her film background, and also offers some great tips for emceeing a show.For everything Lindsey Noel, visit http://LindseyNoelMagic.com and follow her on social media: @LindseyNoelMagic on Instagram and TikTok and @LindseyNoel_ on Twitter.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Peter was invited to be a guest on the PREMIERE episode of the Cardtopia World Podcast, along with Tricia Bouras, President of Global Entertainment Division at Cartamundi AND President & CEO of United States Playing Card Company. M Aroonrut, Creative Director at Universal Admedia, led a fun discussion about playing cards, magic, and the upcoming Cardtopia convention this November in NYC!For more about Cardtopia, including more podcast episodes and convention registration, head on over to http://CardtopiaWorld.com Also, don't forget to follow @cardtopiaworld on the socials.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Peter reveals that there's a very rare photo of him on Kate Sullivan Nelson's website! Kate also schools Peter on what a "Destination Management Company" is, then they chat about why they love New Orleans so much.Follow Kate on social media at @SkylarkCreativeGrp, and visit her website http://SCGEntertainment.comTo support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Comedian and magician Charlie Ross chats with Peter about podcasting, lessons learned from working in theater, and meeting audience members months or years after a show.Visit Charlie's website at http://CharlieRossMagic.com and follow @CharlieRossMagic on social media!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Paul shares thoughts on teaching magic, Peter talks about building a "nuclear launch" suitcase for Paul, and the real talk about treating magic as a business (including some unscripted tax talk!)For more about Paul, visit http://BirthdayPartyRockstar.com and follow @BirthdayPartyRockstar on social media.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Event superstar Kate Sullivan Nelson shares her crazy journey from being a theater kid, to a working in a law firm in Chicago, to now producing amazing events in the Washington, DC area.Follow Kate on social media at @SkylarkCreativeGrp, and visit her website http://SCGEntertainment.comTo support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Magician and stand-up comedian Charlie Ross joins Peter to chat about Barry's Magic Shop, and comparing comedians to magicians.Visit Charlie's website at http://CharlieRossMagic.com and follow @CharlieRossMagic on social media!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Who buys tickets to a live magic show? The Alans talk about their show "In Cahoots," how magic books helped Jason become a reader, and the real reason why Stacy became a magician.Follow the Alans on Instagram @TheAlansMagic and visit http://TheAlansLive.com for tickets to their show and other news and public appearances.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Paul talks about becoming an American citizen, the genesis of foam parties for his business, and how it differs from his other entertainment offerings.For more about Paul, visit BirthdayPartyRockstar.com and follow @BirthdayPartyRockstar on social media.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Stay tuned to your podcast app now every Thursday morning for the latest episodes.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Being a part of the "Magic and Martinis" TV show, performing in restaurants, and the best way to repeat a trick.For more about Kourosh, visit http://ItsMrMagicMan.com and follow @ItsMrMagicMan on social media.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

The Birthday Potty ... err, sorry ... Birthday PARTY Rockstar, Paul Spring, shares his magic origin story with Peter. From Chile to the USA, Paul relates how he fell in love with magic, how he met Peter at Barry's Magic Shop, and how a mariachi musician gave him his first big break.For more about Paul, visit http://BirthdayPartyRockstar.com and follow @BirthdayPartyRockstar on social media.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

How Stacy's skills as a therapist also make her an effective performer, all about their monthly show "In Cahoots" in Cleveland, and why performing for a family audience is harder than folks think.Follow the Alans on Instagram @TheAlansMagic and visit http://TheAlansLive.com for tickets to their show and other news and public appearances.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Reminiscing about Denny & Lee Magic Studio, the joys of sharing secrets with fellow magicians, and the challenges of presenting the impossible as technology evolves.For more about Kourosh, visit http://ItsMrMagicMan.com and follow @ItsMrMagicMan on social media.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

The complex, magical, crazy lengths Jason Alan went to when proposing to Stacy (she said yes), sharing MagiFest stories from Ohio, and what it was like to be on season 7B of Fool Us while the rest of the country was still on lockdown.Follow the Alans on Instagram @TheAlansMagic and visit http://TheAlansLive.com for tickets to their show and other news and public appearances.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Having fun with a flaming wallet, helping a client pick the best type(s) of magic for their event, and why Peter doesn't like intro videos.For more about Kourosh, visit http://ItsMrMagicMan.com and follow @ItsMrMagicMan on social media.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

The guys argue about a line from Peter's show, and Peter talks about making durable interactive elements in his "Museum of the Impossible." And MURDER!For more about Willard, visit http://HelloWillard.com and follow @WillardsParlour on social media.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Married magician duo Jason & Stacy Alan share some great stories from their performing careers, including what it's like to work on a cruise ship, how they gauge the success of a show, and why Stacy is tough on her guy volunteers.Follow the Alans on Instagram @TheAlansMagic and visit http://TheAlansLive.com for tickets to their show and other news and public appearances.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Peter's headed back to Elkton Magic in June! The Collector of the Impossible chats with Judge Mentalist about how the Elkton Magic project is going, and what folks can look forward to before and during the June 15th show.Tickets are available right now at http://ElktonMagic.com  You can also order dinner before the show, and/or a special one-night-only t-shirt.Follow Jobeth on social media - @Psychicish - and visit his website for upcoming events and more: http://JudgeMentalist.comTo support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

(If you usually only listen to the Podcast of the Impossible, you may want to pop over to YouTube to watch this episode, since Barry Taylor shared several visual tricks: https://youtu.be/QxTlCKS1qtw )Performing and lecturing internationally, plus a special appearance by Peter's daughter, and an extra special phone call from Barry's wife Susie!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

It's the bodily functions episode! Willard, Wood, and DeWyer discuss various medical adventures that they and their audience members have experienced on stage. Peter also complains about DJs at parties.For more about Willard, visit http://HelloWillard.com and follow @WillardsParlour on social media.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Trying to explain performing magic for a living, entertaining at house parties, and why Peter and Kourosh don't draw a line between magic and mentalism.For more about Kourosh, visit http://ItsMrMagicMan.com and follow @ItsMrMagicMan on social media.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

(If you usually only listen to the Podcast of the Impossible, you may want to pop over to YouTube to watch this episode, since Barry Taylor shared several visual tricks: https://youtu.be/BvgFFh0sc4A )Peter and Barry discuss the "Psychic Ghost Theatre," created by Barry and Susie Taylor in the late 1990's, which ran for many years and to great critical acclaim.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Is Brother Matt a monk? Also, comparing magic shops to dive shops, using technology in magic, and overlaps between ninjas and magicians.To buy Matt a drink, his Venmo is @MattsWoodTo support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Peter chats with fellow Halloween home haunter Brian Garner, including where Halloween and magic overlap. Also, check out Brian's podcast "Meats of the Round Table" for tasty treats in southern Maryland, and all-you-can-eat ASMR.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Being inspired by David Blaine, why Kourosh performs with everyday objects, and comparing magic to music ... and plumbing.For more about Kourosh, visit http://ItsMrMagicMan.com and follow @ItsMrMagicMan on social media.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

More on the "Museum of the Impossible" project, including why Peter wants his own venue to share his impossibilities, and how much he'll pull back the curtain on the "secrets" of the museum. Willard also sings the praises of the Uranus Fudge Factory.For more about Willard, visit http://HelloWillard.com and follow @WillardsParlour on social media.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

The best room for a kids magic show, why Zucchini no longer wears a bright costume, and the short-lived career of Dingbat the Clown.For more about The Great Zucchini, visit http://TheGreatZucchiuni.com and follow @TheGreatZucchini on Facebook.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

(If you usually only listen to the Podcast of the Impossible, you may want to pop over to YouTube to watch this episode, since Barry Taylor shared several visual tricks: https://youtu.be/9m9mOWSX-7A )Peter and Barry Taylor discuss performing magic for Andrea Bocelli, why magic is a universal language, and finding the best tricks for each performer.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Matt talks about working with Generation Z college students, the brothers discuss (with spoilers!) "The Prestige," and Peter's fears about Criss Angel.To buy Matt a drink, his Venmo is @MattsWoodTo support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

Peter discusses the origins of the "Museum of the Impossible" idea with Willard and Joel DeWyer, including a mediocre magic show, visiting a tuberculosis museum, and where he's thinking about opening the museum.For more about Willard, visit http://HelloWillard.com and follow @WillardsParlour on social media.To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.

(If you usually only listen to the Podcast of the Impossible, you may want to pop over to YouTube to watch this episode, since Barry Taylor shared several visual tricks: https://youtu.be/jDg7_3GdcxE )Barry Taylor, owner of Barry's Magic Shop for nearly four decades, sits down with Peter to discuss his origins, why he opened a magic shop, and the best way to keep your smart phone lens clean!To support Peter's Museum of the Impossible, visit http://MuseumoftheImpossible.comFor Peter Wood's public shows, private events, and more, head on over to http://OfTheImpossible.com and follow @TheImpossiblePW on social media.